Campaign for Hollywood studios to film in Ireland and boost 'screen tourism'

In recent years, Disney created a number of productions in Ireland including The Last Duel and Star Wars, while Netflix is currently in production here with Vikings: Valhalla

Matt Damon waves to the crowd as he leaves the set of the Last Duel, a historical drama-thriller film directed by Ridley Scott, at Cahir Castle in Co Tipperary. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

A virtual trade mission is underway to promote Ireland as a filming destination for Hollywood studios, including Disney.

In the wake of yesterday’s Oscar nominations, which saw Kilkenny-based illustration studio Cartoon Saloon in the running for best Animated Feature Film for Wolfwalkers, Screen Ireland is leading a series of meetings with US studios and streamers to encourage more film industries to consider Ireland as a base for shooting and production.